Configuring many adapters with the same settings
v3.04
To use the identical configuration on multiple adapters, save the
configuration of one adapter and load the saved configuration file onto
another adapter.
When you do this, you're only saving or loading the hardware
configuration. To complete the installation, you must install the network
drivers on each computer.
To save the configuration
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1. Insert the Configuration disk into a drive, and switch to that drive.
2. Type SOFTSET2 /SAVE=filename
For example, SOFTSET2 /SAVE=A:\EPROCONF.CFG
Or you can type SOFTSET2 and select SAVE/LOAD CONFIGURATION TO FILE,
then SAVE CONFIGURATION TO FILE. SoftSet2 asks you to specify where to
save the file.
Note: If you have a Plug and Play BIOS, the SAVE/LOAD option in
SoftSet2 will be grayed out. You must use the command line option in
these cases.
To load a saved configuration onto an adapter
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1. Put the adapter in the computer according the instructions in the
Installation Guide.
2. Copy the configuration file you want to use onto the computer or onto
a floppy disk.
3. Insert the Configuration and Drivers disk into a drive, switch to
that drive, and type
SOFTSET2 /LOAD=filename
For example,
SOFTSET2 /LOAD=A:\EPROCONF.CFG
Or you can type SOFTSET2 and select SAVE/LOAD CONFIGURATION FROM FILE,
then LOAD CONFIGURATION FROM FILE. SoftSet2 asks you to specify the
location of the configuration file you want to use.
Hints and Tips
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1. To load a configuration file without launching SoftSet2, in a batch
file, substitute "SOFTSET2" with the module "ISS2" for
EtherExpress(TM) PRO/10 adapters or "ISS1" for EtherExpress 16
adapters.
For example,
ISS2 /LOAD=A:EPROCONF.CFG
2. Different versions of SoftSet2 use different file formats to save the
configuration file. If SoftSet2 doesn't recognize the configuration
file, rebuild the configuration file with the version of SoftSet2 you
are currently using.
3. If you receive a message that SoftSet2 can't load the configuration
onto the adapter you have, verify the version of SoftSet2 as mentioned
in step 2 above. You may be trying to load a configuration that was
saved for a different type of EtherExpress PRO/10 adapter.
To verify your configuration file matches the adapter you're trying to
configure
- make sure the adapter has the same number of network connectors.
- make sure the controller version numbers match by running SoftSet2
and selecting VIEW ADAPTER CONFIGURATION.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.